A man who absconded from a bail hostel in Richmond could be hiding in Brent, police believe.

John McClintock is being hunted by police after he fled the premises last week.

He known to have connections in the Ealing, Uxbridge and Birmingham areas but officers say someone in the borough could be harbouring him.

McClintock is white, 6ft 4ins tall, of medium build with short brown hair and green eyes.

He has gold teeth and a tattoo of the letters D and A on his inner right wrist.

He also has a five inch scar on the middle finger of his right hand and three other scars on his back.

Members of the public are being warned not to approach him and call the police immediately.

Anyone with information should contact officers at Richmond upon Thames via 101.